In Germany, a “Schützenfest” (or “marksmen’s festival”) is a time-honored tradition that is celebrated every year with much fervor, excitement, and – let’s be honest – a healthy amount of alcohol. Some of the most typical images associated with Schützenfest include: Men in hats.…
As I leave Essen, fat and happy from the currywurst I polished off right before boarding the train, I can’t stop smiling. 96 hours ago, I never would have thought I’d be leaving with so many amazing memories in tow. Good thing I got…
Essen, Part 2. The answer is 7 hours. The question? How long it takes to recover from the endless drone of German Schlager music we experienced last night. Now it was time for culture, nature, and local history! But first lots of caffeine and…
“So, where are you off to this year?”, a friend of mine asked me over a cup of coffee recently. My answer: “Germany.” “No, I mean, I’m sure you’re planning on traveling a bit this year, right?” “Yeah, I’ll travel Germany. I’ve never really been…
